Project Officer – (Employer Engagement – Supported Employment Team)

Are you interested in creating opportunities for people with barriers to employment such as Neurodivergence, Learning Disabilities, Disabilities, and long-term health conditions? Do you want to be part of something new and lead the way in changing employment culture in Derbyshire? Do you have the initiative and enthusiasm to build networks and create change?

Derbyshire County Council Public Health has a fantastic Supported Employment team and we are building on employer engagement to support people with disabilities and long-term health conditions into employment. We are creating pathways, giving training, and raising awareness with employers in order to support those with the biggest gaps in employment rates. This work sits within the Wider Determinants of Health team and supports the development and implementation of work linking to the Council’s Public Health strategy.

Working to the Health Improvement Practitioner, and with the support of a Service Delivery Assistant – the post holder will engage with employers to create real pathways and influence wider change. They will work with businesses, CICs and charities as well as community and public health partners and stakeholders.

The right candidate needs to be able to demonstrate initiative and that they are passionate about reducing health inequalities – especially for those with disabilities, tackling the wider determinants of health, and promoting wellbeing in Derbyshire. Work will include: –

• Supporting the Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) to develop employer engagement networks and create pathways to employment.
• Delivering workshops, sessions and activities for employers on removing barriers to employment.
• Working with the Supported Employment team to determine local employment needs and opportunities
• Monitoring project plans and ensuring that actions are delivered.
• Co-ordinating data and maintaining GDPR as directed by HIP
• Promoting the work of the Public Health department, including providing case studies, drafting reports and developing publicity materials.
• Working alongside colleagues, partners and stakeholders including local employers, CICs and charities to influence and address the wider social determinants of health leading to good work.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Summa Watson, Health Improvement Practitioner – Supported Employment team by email summa.watson@derbyshire.gov.uk

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including: 

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays 
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security
• Supportive management and team
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Paid travel expenses if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.  (Terms and conditions apply)
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

More details on the benefits of working for the council can be found on our reward and recognition page here

Provisional Interview Date: 11^th August 2025